Nuclear Operations Technician I or Nuclear Operations Technician II - BOT Bypass - Robinson Nuclear Plant

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Duke Energy is seeking candidates with current or previous Nuclear Operations experience. Ideal candidate has the following experience:

- Current Nuclear Operations experience at a commercial Nuclear Plant

- Nuclear Navy Operations experience

- Four-year degree in engineering or the equivalent (i.e., a degree in engineering technology or the physical sciences that includes course work in physics, mathematics, or engineering; a professional engineer’s (PE) license obtained by passing the PE examination)

Position Summary

Nuclear Operator Technicians are responsible for performing surveillances throughout the plant as well as operating valves and equipment in the plant.

Responsibilities

- Serve as an active member of station Fire Brigade

- Reporting on system and component status using computerized round process in order to keep supervision informed

- Starting and stopping plant equipment as directed by operating procedures

- Performing tests and checks on operability of system components (e.g., leakage)

- Isolating and restoring equipment

- Outdoor surveillance required year-round on both day and night shift

- On-going training expectations are required to maintain proficiency in this job hierarchy

While serving as the Auxiliary Operator (AO), the individual is expected to work toward advancement to a licensed position by progressing academically and in job knowledge. This entails successfully completing a generic fundamentals training program as well as a plant specific license class leading to an NRC administered license exam. There is a progression of approximately five years going from AO to being selected for training for a Reactor Operator license (RO) and then approximately 2 years to being selected for training for a Senior Reactor Operator license (SRO).

Working Conditions

- Shift Work

- Frequent Overtime

- Weekend / Holiday Work

- Testing Required

- Plant environment with extreme temperature ranges and high humidity

- Exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels

- Ability to wear protective clothing including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves due to heavy industrial environment (rotating equipment with high temperature and high-pressure fluids up to 650f and 2235 psig)

- Includes climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing

Basic/Required Qualifications

Nuclear Operations Technician I

- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Nuclear Operations Tech II

- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

- Minimum 1 of 3

- Has held RO or SRO license at another utility

- Naval experience that meets the requirements for entering the Instant SRO program, or

- Four-year degree in engineering or the equivalent (i.e., a degree in engineering technology or the physical sciences that includes course work in physics, mathematics, or engineering; a professional engineer’s (PE) license obtained by passing the PE examination)

Desired Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related science

- 24 months Nuclear Navy experience

- Previous experience in nuclear plant operations (e.g., Nuclear Navy or commercial nuclear power)

- One to three years of operations experience in industrial maintenance, boiler operations or power generation

- High degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment

- Strong mechanical aptitude

- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization

- Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

- Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work

- Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities

- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Specific Requirements

- This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.

- Ability to lift 50 pounds

- Respirator Clearance/SCBA

- Fire Brigade

- Mandatory hearing protection program

- Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen

- Successful completion of pre-employment aptitude testing is required

- Must be able to obtain nuclear access

- Ability to bypass Basic Operator Training (BOT)

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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